Disgraced Qari Fatih Seferagic Leads Prayers in Times Square
Like many of you, the FACE team was devastated and disappointed at the recent events in NYC, regarding Fatih Seferagic’s invitation to lead public taraweeh prayers in Times Square and local masaajid, as well as at community interfaith events. FACE released an extensive report on Fatih in August 2021, detailing allegations of rape, drug-facilitated sexual assault, reckless transmission of an STD, misappropriation of funds, and more.
Community Announcement: Second Report Release on Moataz Moftah
Scottsdale, AZ (November 12, 2019) – Facing Abuse in Community Environments (FACE) has released their second public “Misconduct Report” on Phoenix-area Imam, Moataz Moftah.
Community Announcement: FACE welcomes conclusion of molestation case in Denton County
Denton County (08/16/2022): FACE WELCOMES CONCLUSION OF MOLESTATION CASE IN DENTON COUNTY
Press Release 5/27/2022
Denton County (5/27/2022) FACE DENOUNCES MISHANDLING OF CHILD MOLESTATION CASE IN DENTON COUNTY RESULTING IN VICTIM RE-TRAUMATIZATION.
Press Release 8/31/2021
August 31, 2021 - Facing Abuse in Community Environments (FACE) has released their fifth public Investigation Report on Fatih Seferagic
Public Advisory
Tampa, Florida, United States (05/18/2021) - The FACE Board, in cooperation with our FACE Executive Director, Alia Salem, has determined a perceived conflict of interest that exists between the accused party (Hassan Shibly) and Alia Salem. Thus, out of an abundance of caution, the FACE Board has requested Alia Salem to recuse herself from all parts of this investigation, which she did so willingly and promptly.
Public Advisory
Tampa, Florida (01/13/21) - FACE has received multiple allegations against Hassan Shibly, the former Executive Director of CAIR Florida, concerning abuse he is alleged to have conducted. It is in the best interest of those who have and may come forward, as well as the community at large, for FACE to announce publicly that we have opened a formal investigation regarding these allegations.
Press Release 10.29.2020 - For Immediate Distribution
Windsor, Ontario, Canada (October 29, 2020) - Facing Abuse in Community Environments (FACE) has released their third public “Investigation Report” on Windsor-area Imam, Mohamed Abo Ras.
Community Announcement 11.12.2019: New Report Release
Scottsdale, AZ (November 12, 2019) – Facing Abuse in Community Environments (FACE) has released their second public “Misconduct Report” on Phoenix-area Imam, Moataz Moftah.